Adenomyosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is adenomyosis?
A
Endometrial tissue found within the myometrium
2
Q
What are risk factors for adenomyosis?
A
High parity
Uterine surgery
C sections
3
Q
What are features of adenomyosis?
A
Menorrhagia
Dysmenorrhoea
Dyspareunia
4
Q
What is found on examination in adenomyosis?
A
Enlarged + tender uterus
Softer than fibroids
5
Q
How is suspected adenomyosis investigated?
A
Transvaginal USS
MRI
Definitive = histology after hysterectomy
- obviously not always practical
6
Q
How is adenomyosis managed?
A
Symptom relief
- same as HMB
Curative
- hysterectomy
